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Nuclear weapons are explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. They are among the most powerful and devastating weapons ever created, capable of causing massive destruction and loss of life. The first nuclear weapons were developed during World War II under the Manhattan Project, leading to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Modern nuclear weapons can be delivered by various means, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers. The proliferation of nuclear weapons poses significant global security risks, prompting international efforts to control and reduce their spread through treaties such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The existence of nuclear arsenals continues to shape international relations and defense policies, as well as efforts toward disarmament and non-proliferation to ensure global safety.